Error Message: “US FRM W-2 Address continuation requires ‘.’ in state code” error message when verifying a return

Error Message: “US FRM W-2 Address continuation requires ‘.’ in state code” error message when verifying a return

SYMPTOMS

When verifying a return, the following error message appears:
US FRM W-2 Address continuation requires ‘.’ in state code

CAUSE

The W-2 has an entry in the foreign address line for the employee.

RESOLUTION

  1. Open the tax return with the verify error.
  2. On the top toolbar, click Verify.
  3. Double-click the "US FRM W-2 Address continuation requires ‘.’" in state code error message in the Verify dialog. Form W-2 will open.
  4. Delete any characters in Line 3 of Box e and then click Verify.


The return should now verify without error.